OCCS News and Announcements

February 29, 2024

Spiritual Theme: Amazing Race

February: The Team (Fellow Students)

Theme Song: Christian Hearts in Love United PH #513: 1, 2

Theme Verse: Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Chapel Today:

Preschool and 4th grade will be leading chapel today at 10:20. Here is the link if you are unable to join us.

You're invited to the OCCS Kindergarten Tiger Try-outs!:


Parent Meeting:

Thursday, March 7 @ 5:30 p.m.


Kindergarten Round-up:

Friday, March 8 (two sessions)

Session One: 8:30-10:00 a.m.

Session Two: 1:45-3:15 p.m.


Register now for Kindergarten Round up as we prepare for the arrival of your child to start Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year.

Register to attend using this link: https://forms.gle/cyMYTguPqT7fMZvu5


If you have questions, please contact the school office at 737-2274.

Hearing Rechecks:

Hearing rechecks will be March 11. Please contact Nurse Anna at adegroot@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us with any questions.

OCCS Spring Book Fair is Open!

Exciting news! Our Spring Book Fair is now open, and we invite you to embark on a literary adventure with us. A percentage of each book ordered will go toward your child's teacher who can order books for their classroom. Please consider ordering through this link https://pfpages.com/store/orange-city-christian-school

Job openings for 2024-25 school year:

OCCS is looking to fill a few positions for the 2024-2025 school year. Applicants should send a resume and completed application to the office or you may email it to Jason Alons, jalons@orangecitychristian.net.


Open Positions:

  • Kitchen Manager (part time)- tasks include managing a team of cooks, ordering food, creating menus, completing paperwork, organizing trainings, etc to provide well-rounded delicious meals for our students.
  • Director of Learning - Full time administration role with tasking including working with a curriculum team to choose and implement curriculum school-wide, reporting to the education committee, organizing and supporting behavior plans for students, observing, supporting, and growing teachers, organizing and finding substitutes, and other administrative tasks creating a positive learning environment at our school.
  • Possible full-time elementary teacher position - Grade level could be 1st through 4th grade. 
  • Paraprofessionals - supporting the teachers, students, and classes at our school. Possible openings at multiple grade levels.
  • PE Teacher - Full-time PE teacher for grades K-8
  • Custodians - Full time and a part-time custodian

Heartland Sponsored Event - Roger Erdvig:

Heartland Christian Schools invites you to attend, "An Evening with Roger Erdivig" on Thursday, March 7 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Dordt University. Dr. Roger Erdvig is an author, speaker, and scholar who finds his greatest joy in helping to develop emerging leaders. His book titled, Beyond Biblical Integration, has been used in many Christian schools as a workbook and guide to challenge, encourage, and strengthen biblical integration. Dr. Erdvig will share his insights on Biblical integration at Dordt University in the science building, room SB1606, next to the Big Steps, or "Jacob's Ladder."  Christian Educators, Parents, and Students are invited to attend free of charge!

TRIP News

Raise Days - February 29 & March 1

Get ready for spring with two days of big bonuses on eGift cards and reloaded gift cards.


Things to know:

  • Limited-time bonuses
  • Bonuses apply exclusively to eGift cards and reloaded gift cards
  • Participants must have an online account to participate
  • School year TRIP hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00am - 3:30pm. and Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am - 12:00pm.
  • Find information about the OCCS TRIP program on our website by clicking the following link: OCCS TRIP Website
  • Need help using the RaiseRight app? Check out the following webpage for more information: https://www.raiseright.com/

Orange City Christian School

712-737-2274 | 604 Third St. SW | www.orangecitychristian.net


Orange City Christian School is a biblically-based community that partners with parents, educating hearts and minds to serve in Christ's Kingdom.

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